Advancing the standard

WLANPlus technology combines the most demanding optional specifications of the 802.11n standard with proprietary algorithms that outperform other solutions when used at either one end or both ends of the wireless link. WLANPlus supports transmission rates of up to 300 Mbps, while extending the network’s coverage to eliminate any dead spots within the house. It is fully compliant with IEEE’s 802.11n approved draft and supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands.

Backwards compatibility with 802.11 a/b/g based legacy devices is ensured, while supporting the most demanding emerging applications such as multiple HDTV streaming. WLANPlus complies with 802.11h (radar detection), 802.11i (security) and 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS) standards. Furthermore, Metalink is committed to the future Wi-Fi Alliance CE-grade certification, as it becomes available.

Metalink is taking a leadership position in IEEE and Wi-Fi alliance activities. As part of this activity Metalink has developed IEEE’s official Compliance Generator for 802.11n interoperability testing, which has been added as an annex to the approved standard draft.

Doubling the coverage with guaranteed QoS

WLANPlus features a unique Maximum Likelihood (ML) MIMO decoder, which doubles the network coverage and an advanced Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme using Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) technology, which provides additional coding gain.

WLANPlus offers the best 5GHz performance in the market and sophisticated QoS mechanisms, such as Enhanced Distribution Channel Access (EDCA) with Admission Control and Fast Link Adaptation (FLA) to guarantee QoS and optimize home performance. Dynamic Link Adaptation (DLS) saves up to 50 percent on airtime, significantly increasing the network’s efficiency. DLS is well suited for home networking architectures, where every CE device should be able to communicate with any other CE device in the house.